TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$290,393,159
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,944,100,805
420,493
Markets across
40,511
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,612
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 10, 10:21 PM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks which team will score first in the NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat on October 10th. Currently, the consensus probability favors “Timberwolves vs. Heat: Team to Score First” at 19.0%. This aggregate reflects predictions from Predict and Polymarket, and will resolve based on official NBA results as reported at https://www.nba.com/. Keep an eye on the game itself on October 10th to see which team establishes early control and ultimately breaks the tie for first points.
In the upcoming NBA game, scheduled for October 10 at 8:00PM ET: If the Timberwolves win, the market will resolve to "Timberwolves". If the Heat win, the market will resolve to "Heat". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
In the upcoming NBA game, scheduled for October 10 at 8:00PM ET: If the Timberwolves win, the market will resolve to "Timberwolves". If the Heat win, the market will resolve to "Heat". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
Differences in prices between Polymarket and Predict for this market can arise from several factors. Polymarket and Predict can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform attracts a different user base with varying levels of expertise and information, leading to distinct trading patterns. Additionally, the liquidity and volume on each platform can influence price discovery – lower volume may result in greater price volatility. Furthermore, the specific market design and fee structures on Polymarket and Predict can also contribute to price discrepancies. These variations offer opportunities for arbitrage, as traders attempt to profit from price differences across venues.
Several factors could influence trading activity and shift the odds on this market. Late-breaking news regarding player injuries or changes in team lineups would likely have a significant impact. Unexpected announcements about coaching strategies or team performance could also move the market. Public sentiment, as reflected in social media and sports news, can also play a role, especially as the game draws closer. Any information that alters perceptions of the Timberwolves’ or Heat’s chances of scoring first could lead to increased volume and price fluctuations.